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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
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CREATED:20260421T192630Z
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UID:9881-1781740800-1781827199@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:TLA at Cultus Lake Waterpark
DESCRIPTION:All TLA students are invited! Any friends who are non-TLA students will be waitlisted to ensure that TLA students have access to available spots. \n9:00am arrive and gather in front of main entrance. TLA is not arranging rides or transportation. \nEnter at 9:00am\, stay as long as you like! Students must attend with parents\, or be supervised by another family. \nSign-up deadline: 3:00pm Wednesday\, June 3. \nInvoices will be sent and must be paid prior to the day of the event. \n 
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/tla-at-cultus-lake-waterpark/
LOCATION:Cultus Lake Waterpark\, 4150 Columbia Valley Hwy\, Chilliwack\, BC\, V2R 5H6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:School-wide,Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Annette Flitton":MAILTO:aflitton@schoolathome.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTSTAMP:20260427T224727Z
CREATED:20260415T174053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T224727Z
UID:9871-1781740800-1781827199@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:All library resources are now due!!
DESCRIPTION:Questions? Please reach out to \nlibrary@schoolathome.ca \nand we can help you!
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/all-library-resources-are-now-due/
CATEGORIES:School-wide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T170616Z
CREATED:20260525T170616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T170616Z
UID:9916-1781695800-1781712000@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:End of the Year Party in Shuswap
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we celebrate the end of another wonderful year of learning with our TLA community of learners (and families!) Come prepared for an afternoon of outdoor games\, jumping in the lake\, socializing\, and fun! \n\n\nWhere: Smid Family Farm (on White Lake) \n(address will be sent to registrants prior to the 17th)\n \nWhen: 11:30am-4:00pm\n \nWhat to bring: Families are invited to bring their own picnic lunch to enjoy. Also\, please bring chairs\, hats\, bug spray\, and anything else you may need!\n\nIf you have an outdoor game you’d like to bring\, please feel free\, and if you think you may enjoy some lake-time\, please bring water inflatables/paddleboards/kayaks/life jackets\, etc\,\n\n**PLEASE NOTE: PARENTS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPERVISING THEIR CHILDREN IF THEY HOP IN THE LAKE**\n\nPLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY\, JUNE 15th! 
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/end-of-the-year-party-in-shuswap/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Smid":MAILTO:psmid@schoolathome.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T143000
DTSTAMP:20260511T175623Z
CREATED:20260409T210120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T175623Z
UID:9803-1781686800-1781706600@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:K-12 Track and Field and Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for TLA’s annual family athletics event!\n\nDate: Wednesday\, June 17 from 9:00 AM-2:30 PM\n\nWhere: Bear Creek Park  13750 88 Ave\, Surrey V3W 3L2\nOn site: free parking\, a covered grandstand\, and change rooms/washrooms\n\nCost: Free for TLA enrolled and registered students\n\nPlease confirm your attendance by June 3\, 2026\n\nThis opportunity is available to all our Enrolled and Registered students in Kindergarten to Grade 12. Students will compete against other students of similar age and gender.\n\nPlease fill out one form for your family\, including all who will be participating.\n \nContact/more information: Elaine Unger eunger@schoolathome.ca
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/k-12-track-and-field-and-fun-day/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Park\, 13750 88 Ave\, Surrey\, BC\, V3W 3L1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:School-wide
ORGANIZER;CN="Elaine Unger":MAILTO:eunger@schoolathome.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T170404Z
CREATED:20250805T173232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T170404Z
UID:9094-1781596800-1781625600@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Graduation Assessments
DESCRIPTION:AM and PM sessions.
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/graduation-assessments-22/
CATEGORIES:Grades 10-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T170341Z
CREATED:20250805T173019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T170341Z
UID:9092-1781510400-1781539200@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Graduation Assessments
DESCRIPTION:AM and PM sessions.
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/graduation-assessments-21/
CATEGORIES:Grades 10-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260612T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260612T143000
DTSTAMP:20260511T174659Z
CREATED:20260511T174510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T174659Z
UID:9905-1781256600-1781274600@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Salmon Arm Waterslides
DESCRIPTION:Where: Salmon Arm Waterslides\n \n\nAddress: \n1155 Lakeshore Dr W\nSalmon Arm\, BC\n(250) 832-4386\n\n\nWhen: FRIDAY\, JUNE 12th from between 9:30am- 2:30pm\n                                    *Students are welcome to bring their own picnic lunch & snacks to enjoy!*\n                                                           *Note: The concession WILL NOT be open*\n\n*Website: https://www.salmonarmwaterslides.com/services\n\n\nWho: ALL STUDENTS Gr. K-9; TLA & non-TLA homeschooling students welcome\n \nCost: $18.50 / student\n\n           $5.50 / adult\n \n**MINIMUM ENROLMENT: 25 STUDENTS** \nEnrolment deadline: MAY 29th\n\n(Note: we must have the minimum number of students registered prior to the deadline in order to secure the booking)\n\n \nLet’s celebrate the end of another year of learning by making a splash and hitting the slides! All homeschooling kiddos completing kindergarten through to Gr. 9 are welcome to join the fun. Come for a bit\, or come for the day! Parents are welcome to stay or drop off; teacher supervision and lifeguards will be provided. We look forward to seeing you at the slides!\n \n*This OUTDOOR field trip will run rain or shine (unless the slides shut down for weather-related safety reasons)!\n\n**Please complete one registration form PER student. \n\nContact Person/Information: Pamela Smid\,  psmid@schoolathome.ca
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/salmon-arm-waterslides-2/
LOCATION:Salmon Arm Waterslides\, 1155 Lakeshore Dr W\, Salmon Arm\, BC
CATEGORIES:School-wide,Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Smid":MAILTO:psmid@schoolathome.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTSTAMP:20250805T172933Z
CREATED:20250805T172933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T172933Z
UID:9090-1781222400-1781308799@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:End of Term 3
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/end-of-term-3-2/
CATEGORIES:School-wide
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTSTAMP:20250805T172844Z
CREATED:20250805T172844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T172844Z
UID:9088-1780617600-1780703999@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Last Day of Blended Classes
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/last-day-of-blended-classes-6/
CATEGORIES:School-wide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260603T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260603T133000
DTSTAMP:20260525T170201Z
CREATED:20260525T170201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T170201Z
UID:9914-1780493400-1780493400@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Planetarium Program in Vernon
DESCRIPTION:When: WEDNESDAY\, JUNE 3rd from 1:30-3:30pm\n\nWhere: OKANAGAN SCIENCE CENTRE\n\n    \nAddress: \n\n2704 Hwy 6 (Polson Park)\nVernon\, British Columbia \n\n \n\nWho: ALL STUDENTS Gr. K-9; TLA & non-TLA Homeschooling students welcome\nCost: $15.00 / student\n\n**Admission cost covers the Planetarium Program\, as well as general admission to other science exhibits. \n\n**MINIMUM ENROLMENT: 10 STUDENTS**\nEnrolment deadline: MONDAY\, MAY 25th\n \n*The Planetarium Program will be offered to our homeschooling community; the specific details of all the information that will be included in this offering has yet to be determined. \n \nPlease register if this program is of interest to you so that I can determine which age group(s) can best be served. (Note: There is a minimum participant requirement of 10 students; you can cancel your registration any time prior to MONDAY\, MAY 25th) \n \nOKANAGAN SCIENCE CENTRE\n\n**Special Note: Regular admission rates apply for adults and siblings attending the science centre who are not participating in the programming. \n\n**Please complete one registration form PER student. \n\nContact Person/Information: Pamela Smid\,  psmid@schoolathome.ca
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/planetarium-program-in-vernon/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Smid":MAILTO:psmid@schoolathome.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260529T125000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260529T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T170021Z
CREATED:20260525T170021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T170021Z
UID:9912-1780059000-1780066800@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Floral Arranging in Chase
DESCRIPTION:When: FRIDAY\, MAY 29th \n \n\nWhere: BIRCH STREET FLOWERS & BOUTIQUE\, CHASE\, BC\n\n    \n Address: \n\n\n723 Shuswap Ave. Chase\, BC\n\n\n\n\nWho: All TLA students and non-TLA Homeschooling students \n \nK – Grade 3\n \nCost: $35.00 (Includes vase\, instruction\, and all the flowers and greenery needed)\n\nTime: 12:50 – 1:30pm\n \n*MAXIMUM ENROLMENT: 8 students\n \nGrade 4 – Grade 12\n \nCost: $45.00 (includes vase\, instruction\, and all the flowers and greenery needed)\n\nTime: 2 – 3pm\n\n*MAXIMUM ENROLMENT: 10 students\n\n\n\nRegistration DEADLINE: May 25th\n\n\nCome spend a day in the quaint town of Chase\, BC to learn how to professionally arrange a beautiful bouquet of fresh aromatic flowers to gift to a special someone or to enjoy yourself. Each student will be provided a vessel or vase and a pair of flower snips for use. Each student will get to choose some focal flowers\, supporting florals\, filler florals\, and some greenery to create a unique arrangement under the instruction of professional florists to build a new skill to add to their career education or to their hobby repertoire.\n\n\nWhile in Chase\, families could also take in some other attractions:\n\n\nChase & District Museum & Archives Society (open from 10am-5pm).  A fun interactive experience with prizes.\nDine at one of the many cafes\, restaurants\, or ice cream shops.\nVisit the Chase Creek Falls\nMemorial Park\, which has a fun splash park and a beautiful sandy beach.\nVisit the Silver Linings Thrift Store\nVisit the local library\n\n\n\n**Please complete one registration form PER student. \n\nContact Person/Information: Tara Plouffe. tplouffe@schoolathome.ca
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/floral-arranging-in-chase/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Tara Plouffe":MAILTO:tplouffe@schoolathome.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260528T210712Z
CREATED:20260415T203514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T210712Z
UID:9875-1779926400-1780099199@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:The Plan - A Story of Esther
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the TLA drama productions! \nWritten and Directed by Linda McRae \nMay 28 & 29 \nThursday 4:00pm (seniors) & 7:00pm (juniors) \nFriday 4:00pm (juniors) & 7:00pm (seniors) \nClova Theatre \nGeneral Seating \nAdmission by donation! \nLivestream:\nFridays shows:\n4:00pm – Juniors\n7:00pm – Seniors\nSeniors: https://youtube.com/live/J9hJh0fL0lU\nJuniors: https://youtube.com/live/7hTdUBnTUac\n 
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/a-plan-the-story-of-esther/
LOCATION:Clova Theatre\, 5732 176 St\, Surrey\, BC\, V3S 4C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:School-wide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260525T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260525T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T174343Z
CREATED:20260511T173943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T174343Z
UID:9903-1779732000-1779741000@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Online Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom for a night of games and fun! \nMore info coming soon.
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/online-game-night/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grades 10-12
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Hiebert":MAILTO:ahiebert@schoolathome.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T173813Z
CREATED:20260511T173813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T173813Z
UID:9900-1779377400-1779386400@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Movie Night - Pirates of the Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:Please bring a snack to share! \nGrades 8-12 \n 
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/movie-night-pirates-of-the-caribbean/
LOCATION:TLA Hawthorne\, 5741 176 St.\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V4S4C9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grades 10-12
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Hiebert":MAILTO:ahiebert@schoolathome.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T210000
DTSTAMP:20251110T173040Z
CREATED:20251110T171447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T173040Z
UID:9492-1779215400-1779224400@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:The Merry Marching Band
DESCRIPTION:When: TUESDAY\, May 19th @ 6:30pm\n\nWhere: Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre\n\n    \nTue\, May 19\, 2026 At 6:30pm\nAddress: \n3800 33 St\, Vernon\, BC V1T 5T6\n(250) 549-7469\n \n\nWho: ALL STUDENTS Gr. K-12; TLA & non-TLA Homeschooling students welcome\nCost: $16.00 / student\n\n\nIn an effort to ensure we secure seating\, we request that all registration forms are submitted by Monday\, November 25th. \n\nAbout the Show: \n\nCheck out the link below!\n\nThe Merry Marching Band\n\nCombining world music with theatrical clowning\, vibrant brass instruments\, and playful choreography\,           The Merry Marching Band takes young audiences on a joyfully chaotic journey—from the rhythms of Brazil to the harmonies of Ukraine\, and even the beats of \nouter space. Each stop bursts with rhythm\, colour\, and culture\, brought to life by a cast of top-notch musicians and wacky surprises at every turn. \nPart musical discovery\, part comic adventure\, this award-winning show sparks joy\, wonder\, and the uncontrollable impulse to turn your chair into a drum. Catch The Merry Marching Band as they are on their way to the Vancouver International Children’s Festival! \n\n**Please complete one registration form PER student. \n\n\nContact Person/Information: Pamela Smid\,  psmid@schoolathome.ca
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/the-merry-marching-band/
LOCATION:Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre\, 3800 33 St\, Vernon\, BC\, V1T 5T6
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Smid":MAILTO:psmid@schoolathome.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTSTAMP:20250805T172813Z
CREATED:20250805T172813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T172813Z
UID:9086-1779062400-1779148799@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Victoria Day
DESCRIPTION:No school.
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/victoria-day-5/
CATEGORIES:School-wide
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260409T223501Z
CREATED:20260409T223501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T223501Z
UID:9809-1778803200-1778975999@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:BC Home Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:www.bchec.ca
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/bc-home-education-conference/
LOCATION:Christian Life Assembly\, 21277 56 Ave\, Langley\, BC\, V2Y 1M3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260402T214543Z
CREATED:20260402T213235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T214543Z
UID:9799-1778576400-1778594400@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:TLA Try It Day Prince George
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/tla-try-it-day-prince-george/
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Scheck":MAILTO:lscheck@schoolathome.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T160000
DTSTAMP:20251027T184502Z
CREATED:20251027T184502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T184502Z
UID:9454-1778421600-1778428800@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Beethoven's Fifth
DESCRIPTION:When: SUNDAY\, May 10 @ 2:00pm\n\n\n\nWhere: Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre\n\n    \nAddress: \n3800 33 St\, Vernon\, BC V1T 5T6\n(250) 549-7469\n\n\n\nWho: ALL STUDENTS Gr. K-12; TLA & non-TLA Homeschooling students welcome\nCost:\n\nYouth $22.50\nAdult: $43.25 \nAll above prices are in CAD and include GST.\n\nIn an effort to ensure we secure seating\, we request that all registration forms are submitted by Monday\, November 3rd. \n\nAbout the Show: \n\nCheck out the link below!\n\nBeethoven Symphony\n\nExperience the symphony that changed music forever. Shocking at the time of its premiere with its emotional intensity\, today Beethoven’s 5th is one of the world’s most recognizable works of art. After more than a decade\, the OSO returns to this iconic masterpiece to close the season with a monument of musical expression. This concert also features the Okanagan Symphony Chorus in Ola Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass\, a profound and expressive journey\, full of soaring melodies and walls of sonic power. \n\n**Please complete one registration form PER student. \n\n\nContact Person/Information: Pamela Smid\,  psmid@schoolathome.ca
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/beethovens-fifth/
LOCATION:Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre\, 3800 33 St\, Vernon\, BC\, V1T 5T6
CATEGORIES:School-wide,Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Smid":MAILTO:psmid@schoolathome.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260508T143000
DTSTAMP:20260223T233221Z
CREATED:20260223T233111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T233221Z
UID:9749-1778245200-1778250600@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Audio Land Walk (Land Based Learning Field Trip)-Caravan Farm Theatre
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, May 8th from 1:00pm-2:30pm\nWhere: A beautiful 80-acre farm just outside of Armstrong BC:\n4886 Salmon River Road \nArmstrong BC\, V0E 1B4 \nWho: Homeschooling kiddos Grs. 6-12 \n*ABOUT CARAVAN FARM THEATRE:\nCaravan Farm Theatre is a professional outdoor theatre company based on an 80-acre farm in the North Okanagan. Established in 1978\, Caravan Fram Theatre is a world leader in large-scale outdoor theatre production\, engaging artists and communities with the land. \nTo learn more about this theatre company:\nCARAVAN FARM THEATRE \nThis 90min immersive binaural audio experience offers a unique 45-60 min walk experience through 80 acres of field and forest while listening to a story created to guide the listener through the land. \nEach participant is given headphones and a digital audio player. Students listen to the story unfold as they follow signed\, maintained paths through fields and forests. \nCurriculum Connections:\n-Social Studies (Indigenous Cultures)\n-Arts Education (Drama/Theatre Production & Media Arts)\n-English Language Arts (Creative Writing/Literary Studies/Spoken Language/New Media)\n-Applied Design/Skills & Technologies \nPlease note the following:\nThe walking trails are groomed but not paced\, so students must be prepared for a nature walk through fields and forests and dress appropriately for the weather \nCOST: $15.00/participant\n**Teachers/ chaperones are complimentary** \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday\, May 1st\n*A minimum of 10 students is required* \nQuestions? Concerns?\nPlease contact Pamela Smid\, psmid@schoolathome.ca
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/audio-land-walk-land-based-learning-field-trip-caravan-farm-theatre/
LOCATION:Caravan Farm Theatre\, 4886 Salmon River Road\, Armstrong\, BC\, V0E 1B4
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Smid":MAILTO:psmid@schoolathome.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260506T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260223T232903Z
CREATED:20260223T232639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T232903Z
UID:9743-1778069700-1778079600@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:VSO Hockey Sweater
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performance of the HOCKEY SWEATER \n\n\nVSO Elementary school concerts are a fun\, educational\, and interactive way to introduce students to orchestral music. This year’s concerts explore the wild\, wonderful world of percussion\, as well as the rhythm of sport and the power of music to unite us. \nWEDNESDAY\, May 6 at 12:15pm (doors open at 11:45am) \n\n\nOrpheum Vancouver:  601 Smithe St\, Vancouver\, BC \n\n\n11:35am arrive and gather in front of Orpheum (Smithe Street Entrance) \n11:45am Theatre Doors Open\n\n12:15pm Concert begins and last approximately 1 hour. \nCost: $12 per person (younger siblings\, students and adults) \n\n***only infants 6 months and under do not have to pay for a ticket\nContact Person/Information: Cara Lee Buzza\,  cbuzza@schoolathome.ca\, 1-800-745-1320 ext 114Sign-up deadline: Monday\, April 6\nGoogle form to register: https://forms.gle/JqcLdKhTMRjD9eZV8
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/vso-hockey-sweater/
LOCATION:Vancouver Orpheum Theatre\, 601 Smithe St\, Vancouver\, BC
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Cara Lee Buzza":MAILTO:cbuzza@schoolathome.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T222602Z
CREATED:20260427T215651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T222602Z
UID:9888-1777899600-1777906800@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Sprouts and Seeds - May 4\, 2026 @ 1pm in Vanderhoof
DESCRIPTION:We will meet at Laura Gammond’s house\, located at 4463 Sinkut Lake Road at 1pm. Spots are limited for this event to 30. \nLaura will share some of her extensive gardening knowledge with us\, including topics such as frost dates\, northern plant varieties\, companion planting and composting techniques. We will also plant some seeds that the kids can take home.\nThere is no cost for this event\, but if you’d like\, feel free to contribute a few dollars (to Jen) for a small thank you gift card for Laura.
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/spring-sprouts-and-seeds-may-4-2026-1pm-in-vanderhoof/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Duncan":MAILTO:jduncan@schoolathome.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260223T232259Z
CREATED:20260223T232145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T232259Z
UID:9740-1777897800-1777906800@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Allan Brooks Nature Centre (Vernon)
DESCRIPTION:When: MONDAY\, MAY 4th from 12:30-3:00pm\n\nWhere: Allan Brooks Nature Centre\n\n    \nAddress: \n250 Allan Brooks Way\nVernon BC\n778-943-2349\n \n\nWho: ALL STUDENTS Gr. K-9; TLA & non-TLA Homeschooling students welcome\nCost: $15.00 / student\n\n \n**MINIMUM ENROLMENT: 12 STUDENTS**\nEnrolment deadline: Friday\, APRIL 10th\n \nEnjoy an afternoon of learning about the wonder of nature! Students will have the opportunity to participate in four activities throughout the afternoon: a Grassland Trail Walk\, a Pond Study\, Predators & Prey (Food Web & Animal Anatomy)\, and Orienteering.\n\nWe will take a walk through the grassland ecosystem to learn about grassland plants and animals\, and how they interact. We will also have an opportunity to collect macrobenthic invertebrates and use simple testing to assess dissolved oxygen content\, pH\, turbidity\, and water temperature as a means of learning about the water quality of the Allan Brooks Nature Centre pond. Students will learn about the simple and creative ways Nature Journaling can improve their observation skills\, and students can learn how to build their knowledge as a naturalist. Finally\, students will also be given a clipboard and a navigation tool in an effort to develop orienteering skills. It should be a fun-filled\, fantastic afternoon immersed in nature!\n\nTo learn more about the Allan Brooks Nature Centre\, feel free to check out his website:\nhttps://abnc.ca/\n\n*Please bring a water bottle\, snack\, & any hats/bug spray/layered clothing/ rain gear that may be necessary to keep you comfortable during an afternoon outdoors. This OUTDOOR field trip will run rain or shine!\n\n**Please complete one registration form PER student. \n\nContact Person/Information: Pamela Smid\,  psmid@schoolathome.ca
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/allan-brooks-nature-centre-vernon/
LOCATION:Allan Brooks Nature Centre\, 250 Allan Brooks Way\, Vernon\, BC
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Smid":MAILTO:psmid@schoolathome.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260502T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260502T213000
DTSTAMP:20260105T171630Z
CREATED:20260105T171418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T171630Z
UID:9552-1777750200-1777757400@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:THE BOOK OF WILL
DESCRIPTION:When: SATURDAY\, May 2nd @ 7:30pm\n\nWhere: Shuswap Theatre (Salmon Arm)\n\n    \nAddress: \n41 Hudson Ave NW\, Salmon Arm\, BC V1E 4M2\n(250) 517-0309\n \n\nWho: ALL STUDENTS Gr. K-12; TLA & non-TLA Homeschooling students welcome\nCost:\n\n\nAdult $28.00\nStudent $20.00\nChild 12 & Under$15.00\n\n\nIn an effort to ensure we secure seating\, we request that all registration forms are submitted by Friday\, March 20th. \n\nAbout the Show: \n\nCheck out the link below!\n\nTHE BOOK OF WILL\n\nBy Lauren Gunderson\nDirected by Julia BodyExperience the heartwarming and humorous journey of Lauren Gunderson’s The Book of Will. This captivating play celebrates the determination of Shakespeare’s friends\, after his death\, as they embark on an epic quest to preserve his legacy. Without their efforts\, many of Shakespeare’s works would have been lost forever\, or corrupted by unauthorized changes. Filled with wit\, camaraderie\, and a love for the Bard\, this production is a testament to friendship and the enduring power of storytelling.PG: language & mature themes \n\n**Please complete one registration form PER student. \n\n\nContact Person/Information: Pamela Smid\,  psmid@schoolathome.ca
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/the-book-of-will/
LOCATION:Shuswap Theatre\, 41 Hudson Avenue Northwest\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4M2
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Smid":MAILTO:psmid@schoolathome.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260501T160000
DTSTAMP:20260309T162047Z
CREATED:20260309T161620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T162047Z
UID:9777-1777629600-1777651200@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP: MAY 1
DESCRIPTION:When: FRIDAY\, MAY 1 from 10:00am-4:00pm (ish)\n\nWhere: EAGLE BAY (Private Studio; address will be disclosed after registration closes)\n\n\nWho: STUDENTS IN Gr. 4-Gr. 12; TLA & non-TLA Homeschooling students \nCost: $55.00 / student\n\n\n\n\nStudents will work in a small group setting to learn from a local stained-glass artist in her private studio. Students can choose from a variety of designs (some ideas are posted below; please specify your preferred design/design idea on the registration form).\n \n*Please bring a lunch and snacks- this will be a full day of creative pursuits!\n \nParents are welcome to stay or drop off; Mrs Smid will remain onsite throughout the entire crafting endeavour. \n \n**MAXIMUM ENROLMENT: 6 STUDENTS**\nRegistration will close once maximum registration is reached. \n\n\n**Please complete one registration form PER student. \n \n*REGISTRATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY\, APRIL 22nd\n\n\nContact Person/Information: Pamela Smid\,  psmid@schoolathome.ca
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/stained-glass-workshop-may-1/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Smid":MAILTO:psmid@schoolathome.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260501T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260309T161331Z
CREATED:20260309T160929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T161331Z
UID:9774-1777627800-1777654800@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Florence Nightingale Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Field trip information:\n\nFlorence Nightingale Day 2026 at Simon Fraser University is coming up! This one-day event is part of an international celebration that gives high school students\, especially those from traditionally under-represented groups\, a chance to explore educational and career opportunities in statistical sciences. It is named after Florence Nightingale\, the widely known founder of modern nursing who was also a ground-breaking statistician credited with inventing the pie chart. \nIn British Columbia\, Florence Nightingale Day 2026 will be co-hosted on Friday\, May 1\, by the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute (CANSSI) and Simon Fraser University (SFU)’s Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science. The event will take place at SFU’s Burnaby campus and will include fun hands-on activities\, panel discussions featuring university students and professionals\, and opportunities for participants to ask questions about studying and working in statistics. The day has three goals: \n\nTo give participants an understanding of the strong benefits of studying statistics for their future career paths\nTo give participants a glimpse of what studying statistics in university is like\nTo promote diversity in statistics and data science by encouraging and inspiring high school students from all communities to explore statistics\n\nLunch is free for all participating students and teachers! \nWhat Happens at Florence Nightingale Day? What does the day look like?  \nLast year\, the day started with an icebreaker and a panel of various companies (Microsoft etc).  Then there was a break\, with snacks (muffins etc) provided.  After the break\, students did some activities to see data collection in real time.  A pizza lunch was provided\, and then we had a personalized tour of SFU. \nCheck out these stories and photos from past events: \n\nFlorence Nightingale Day 2024(opens in a new tab)\nFlorence Nightingale Day 2023\n\nFRIDAY\, May 1\, 2025 \nRecommended for Grades 10 – 12 \n\nMeeting at Hawthorne Campus:  5741 176th street\, Surrey BC. at 9:30am and taking a bus to SFU.  We will be leaving SFU at 4:00pm.\nWhere: Hawthorne Campus:  5741 176th street\, Surrey BC.  And SFU Burnaby Campus.\nCost: $10 per student\nLunch is provided!!  (Please bring a lunch if you have food sensitivities as I do not know what will be provided.)\nPlease dress for the weather as some of the SFU tour will be outside.\nContact Person/Information: Joyce Froese\,  jfroese@schoolathome.ca\, 1-800-745-1320 ext 365Sign-up deadline: Thursday\, April 16\, 2026  *SFU needs the names of all participants in advance \n\n \n*Maximum number of students is 10
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/florence-nightingale-field-trip/
LOCATION:Simon Fraser University\, 8888 University Dr W\, Burnaby\,\, BC\, V5A 1S6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grades 10-12,Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Joyce Froese":MAILTO:jfroese@schoolathome.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260429T213000
DTSTAMP:20251020T205913Z
CREATED:20251020T205903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T205913Z
UID:9422-1777487400-1777498200@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Circus Incognitus
DESCRIPTION:When: WEDNESDAY\, APRIL 29th @ 6:30pm\n\nWhere: Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre\n\n    \nAddress: \n3800 33 St\, Vernon\, BC V1T 5T6\n(250) 549-7469\n \n\nWho: ALL STUDENTS Gr. K-12; TLA & non-TLA Homeschooling students welcome\nCost: $18.00 / student\n\n\nIn an effort to ensure we secure seating\, we request that all registration forms are submitted by Monday\, November 3rd. \n\nAbout the Show: \n\nCheck out the link below!\n\nCircus Incognitus\n\n\n\nAbout the Artist: \nJamie Adkins is a performer in the vaudeville tradition of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. With no hi-tech distractions\, his irresistible character heroically battles with the everyday objects of life\, permanently on the verge of disaster… moving but hilarious. \nEverywhere he goes\, the public\, adults and children alike\, laugh out loud at the humour and marvel at the multi-talented performance of Jamie in Circus Incognitus. An unforgettable one-man circus comedy! \n\n\n\n**Please complete one registration form PER student. \n\n\nContact Person/Information: Pamela Smid\,  psmid@schoolathome.ca
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/circus-incognitus/
LOCATION:Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre\, 3800 33 St\, Vernon\, BC\, V1T 5T6
CATEGORIES:School-wide,Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Smid":MAILTO:psmid@schoolathome.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20250805T172742Z
CREATED:20250805T172742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T172742Z
UID:9084-1777334400-1777593599@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Staff Conference
DESCRIPTION:No K-12 classes.
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/staff-conference-12/
CATEGORIES:School-wide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260427T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T215530Z
CREATED:20260409T211219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T215530Z
UID:9806-1777318200-1777323600@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Tik Tok: It's Time to Talk About Screen Time and Our Children's Minds and Brains
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live presentation by Chris Mattatall\, PhD \nMonday April 27 at 7:30pm \nLocation: TLA Hawthorne \n5741 176 Street\, Surrey\, BC \nA livestream link will be available for those who \nwould like to join the conversation virtually
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/tik-tok-its-time-to-talk-about-screen-time-and-our-childrens-minds-and-brains/
LOCATION:TLA Hawthorne\, 5741 176 St.\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V4S4C9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:School-wide
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Borley":MAILTO:sborley@schoolathome.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192550Z
CREATED:20260421T192257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T192550Z
UID:9878-1777280400-1777291200@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Iona Beach Birding
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Reimer will be leading a hike on Monday April 27th at 9:00  a.m. \nThis is an easy to moderate walk on trails and the dike.  We will spend several hours and afterwards if you wish to eat lunch there\, you are free to do so.  Hopefully\, the weather will cooperate.\nCost: Free \nMeeting Point:\nParking lot . See Map. \n\n\nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Iona+Island+Causeway\,+Richmond\,+BC/@49.2143473\,-123.2479429\,3849m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x54860caa03f89b85:0x64116bfd2d0fd03c!8m2!3d49.2147629!4d-123.2016058!16s%2Fg%2F1tfftmrj?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQxMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\n\nWhat to bring:\nBinoculars (far lookers)\, Snack\, liquids\, rain gear\, hat\, camera.  Down load Merlin app for sound recordings and ebird if you want to record birds you see. \nContact Person/Information:\nPJ Reimer\,  preimer@schoolathome.ca\, cell 250-571-8929 \nTLA Students\, friends and family members are invited to participate (non-TLA students and family are welcome). \nSign-up deadline: Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/iona-beach-birding/
CATEGORIES:School-wide,Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="PJ Reimer":MAILTO:preimer@schoolathome.ca
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